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April 27, 2025

'No question' Allen NHL-ready for Blues

April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I think anybody in their right mind in the NHL would take a look at Jake to acquire him as a goalie if not St. Louis next year.”

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April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues
April 27, 2025

Hitchcock: Blues can 'write our own legacy'

April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“Everybody is probably writing, ‘Here they go again."

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April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks, Ken Hitchcock
April 27, 2025

Blue Jackets' Johnson on playoff work ethic

April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I would never question anyone's work ethic in the playoffs. I think that's a little ridiculous."

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April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, Dan Bylsma, Jack Johnson
April 27, 2025

Babcock feels Bruins are 'legit contenders'

April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"This team that we played today is like we used to be in ’08, ’09, and ’07."

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April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Mike Babcock
April 27, 2025

Retirement or Red Wings likely for Alfredsson

April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“As a family we’ve had a wonderful time in Detroit and everybody likes it."

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April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Daniel Alfredsson, Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators
April 26, 2025

Playoffs mean longer-term revenue benefits

April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“The opportunities and upside for any team making the playoffs, regardless of market size, are usually in the following couple of seasons.”

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April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Columbus Blue Jackets
April 26, 2025

Richardson mulls future as NHL head coach

April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I'm loyal to Bryan and the organization, because they've been loyal to me."

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April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Luke Richardson, Paul MacLean, Bryan Murray, Ottawa Senators
April 26, 2025

Capitals moves don't surprise Boudreau

April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It’s interesting to me now, is who’s next there."

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April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Washington Capitals, George McPhee, Adam Oates, Anaheim Ducks, Bruce Boudreau
April 26, 2025

Richards, Pacioretty credit trainer for career boost

April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I was fragile after last season.”

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April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Brad RIchards, Max Pacioretty, Martin St. Louis, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens
April 26, 2025

Hockey's intimidation to skill ratio

April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Hockey is sending a message: Be as violent as possible.”

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April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
April 26, 2025

NFL, MLB study NHL innovations

April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"We don't do it to get credit for it. We do it to satisfy our fans and enhance their experience."

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April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Gary Bettman
April 26, 2025

Hitchcock knows Hossa's true value to Blackhawks

April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He puts more pressure on people without the puck than anybody in the league."

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April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues, Marian Hossa
April 26, 2025

Senators prospect Puempel 'doesn't back down'

April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He'll go to the hard areas to score, he's got a quick release, he's got a heavy shot, he's got an NHL shot."

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April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ottawa Senators, Matt Puempel, Luke Richardson
April 25, 2025

Trotz on helping young players succeed

April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"We’re in the McDonald’s age — everybody wants fast food and fast players."

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April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Nashville Predators, Barry Trotz
April 25, 2025

How to make the jump from AHL to NHL

April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"If you don’t have the skill, you have to be a fierce competitor.”

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April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
April 25, 2025

Pressure builds on Red Wings' Franzen

April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He's a man, he's got to deal with that himself."

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April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Detroit Red Wings, Johan Franzen, Mike Babcock
April 25, 2025

Russian culture immersion keys Keenan's success

April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“It’s better to understand than to be understood.”

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April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Mike Keenan, New York Rangers
April 25, 2025

Stanley Cup celebration montage

April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Three minutes of Stanley Cup celebration glory from decades and decades of action.

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April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
April 25, 2025

Who votes on NHL awards?

April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Finalists continue to be named for major NHL hardware. How are the winners decided on these things, anyway?

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April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
April 25, 2025

Rangers' Staal relishes every second of playoff action

April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“My brothers are green with envy at my situation right now."

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April 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, Marc Staal, Eric Staal, Jordan Staal
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